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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2026 · 37 MIN

150th Anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

from History of the Lou - NewsRadio 1120 KMOX

Yes, it is the 150th anniversary of the publication of Mark Twain's book, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Amanda Clark, Public Historian at the Missouri Historical Society drops by to talk about that, the author's connections to St. Louis, and more. She and Sue discuss everything from the islands that used to be in the Mississippi to the Eads Bridge, to what granite has to do with the riverfront. You can still take a river cruise on the "Tom Sawyer" today, or take a canoe ride down the Mississippi River!

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